Japan’s FSA plans to classify crypto as financial products, potentially easing regulations, lowering taxes, and considering Bitcoin spot ETFs for investors.
Japan’s Metaplanet Soars 3,600% on Bitcoin Strategy, Targets 21,000 BTC Holdings
Metaplanet's stock soared 3,600% after adopting a Bitcoin-first strategy, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026, as Japan’s crypto demand grows.
Japan’s FSA Plans to Treat Crypto as Securities, Paving the Way for ETF Approvals and Tax Cuts
Japan’s FSA plans to treat crypto as securities, potentially approving Bitcoin ETFs and reducing tax rates from 55% to 20% ...
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Pivot Made it Japan’s Hottest Stock in 2024
With 1,762 BTC, Metaplanet is Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and the 15th largest in the world. Metaplanet is targeting 10,000 BTC by the end ...
Crypto’s Connections
Next time the industry crashes, analysts fear, the impact could be more severe, rippling across the economy and hurting a wider array of investors. In today’s newsletter, I’ll explain three ways that ...
Bitcoin hoarder’s stock soars 4 000% in Japan on crypto rally
I believe Bitcoin will be an indispensable asset in the future,' he said. Hagiya was further enticed to invest by Metaplanet’s promise of free Bitcoin merchandise at its shareholder meetings.
Metaplanet stock up 3,600% in a year: is the Bitcoin bet paying off?
Metaplanet stock has jumped 3,600% in a year as Japan’s Bitcoin demand surges. The firm plans a $750 million raise to expand BTC holdings.
Japan’s Nikkei ends nearly flat as market ponders Trump tariff threats
Japan's Nikkei share average ended nearly flat on Monday as investors weighed fresh U.S. tariff threats, although a smooth meeting between Japan's prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump eased ...
Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed on continuing Trump tariff worries
Global shares are trading mixed, as investors found bargains despite worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Japan posts record high current account surplus in 2024
Japan. - Japan's current account surplus increased by 29.5 percent from the previous year to a record high of 29.261 trillion yen (US$193 billion), according to data released by the Japanese Ministry ...
Japan’s total debt hits fresh record of 1,317 tril. yen in 2024
Japan's fiscal health further worsened at the end of 2024, Finance Ministry data showed Monday, with total debt climbing to a record ...
Bitcoin hoarder’s shares soar 4,000% in Japan on crypto rally
Hotel company's pivot to stockpiling Bitcoin delivering eye-watering returns for shareholders. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries
Asian shares were trading mixed on Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s various tariffs.
Inbound tourists hooked on Japan’s 7-Eleven, doubling their spending
TOKYO -- 7-Eleven convenience stores have become a can't-miss destination for many international tourists in Japan for picking up items ranging from one-of-a-kind snacks to unlikely top sellers.
JGBs Fall as Prospects of More BOJ Rate Increases Weigh
JGBs fell in price terms. BOJ policy board member Naoki Tamura’s comments last week and possible wage increases have bolstered confidence that the BOJ should continue to raise rates, OCBC said.
Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 on foreign investment returns
Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset ...